Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 10 Repairing the Inn

When Qiqing heard her master calling her, she flew out and said with a wronged expression, "Master, I'm so hungry! I absorbed all this electricity, and I need energy."

Wu Lai floated lazily in the air, her tone mocking, "You've raised a lightning-devouring beast, can you even afford to keep it?"

Fearing her master would abandon her, Qiqing hurriedly explained, "Master, I'm just too weak right now! I need energy to support me. As long as I collect the energy I need, I won't absorb any more electricity!" Qiqing's current form is that of a bracelet.

It seems I haven't completed the task, and my seven emotions are running out of energy! That's why I resorted to this drastic measure. I need to clarify what kind of energy is required. "The seven emotions, the energy you need is the energy generated by joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate, and desire? What exactly are these energies? The mysterious person said that the destined person will come to your door, but when will that be?"

“Master, the energy I need refers to what they voluntarily exchange, depending on what they want to exchange. The amount of pawning depends on the size of their needs. Once pawned, it cannot be redeemed.”

In short, "Everything I ask for is to defy fate and change my destiny."

Qi Qing and Wu Lai are enemies, and if they are not dealt with now, they may cause trouble in the future. "Wu Lai, I know you yearn for freedom, but you have aided and abetted evil, creating an irreversible situation. If you can help me, I will surely give you your freedom when I have cultivated to the point of enlightenment. I am not able to do so now."

"You...you really can give me my freedom?" Wu Lai rushed in front of Huan Yuechu, her lifeless eyes suddenly brightening, unable to believe what she was hearing.

I looked at Wu Lai, who had a completely different spirit, and said with a determined gaze, "You believe in me, you can definitely do it."

Upon hearing my accurate answer, Wu Lai relaxed and floated in the air, saying smugly, "Then I'll trust you this once."

Since it's a deal, you and Qiqing should get along well. I don't want any teammates who drag me down.

Wu Lai glanced at Qi Qing, pursed her lips, and said, "I know! I know! I won't bully her."

I took 40,000 from the bedroom and hurried towards the inn's entrance. As for why I didn't invite anyone in for tea, look at this overgrown yard, covered in fallen leaves. I was too embarrassed to even ask.

"Thank you for waiting so long. Here's the electricity bill. Please count it to see if it's correct." I handed the money to Xu Yanghui, who took it and then asked me to sign the electricity bill.

Seeing such a pretty young girl for the first time, Xu Yanghui couldn't help but speak softly, "Madam, I see your yard is so overgrown, would you like me to have someone tidy it up for you?"

I handed the signed form back, thinking to myself, "If you're the one who helped me find someone to clean, and the room is so clean, wouldn't I be exposed?" "No need, I can handle it. Thank you for your kindness."

"It's alright, then I wish you a happy life." Xu Yanghui said with a hint of regret, wondering if he would ever meet this lady again.

I closed the door. Luckily, this inn was surrounded by high walls and a large courtyard, so people outside couldn't see what was going on inside. Otherwise, if I did anything too noisy, I'd be mistaken for a monster.

As for whether the big hotel across the street can be seen, we have to thank the mysterious person! I don't know if it's some kind of formation or magic, but I can see outside, while people outside can't see what's going on inside. In short, it's very safe.

Looking at the desolate courtyard, a wicked smile crept onto my lips. "Wu Lai, Qi Qing, come out and get to work!" I can't be the only one suffering; we all need to work together.

"Wu Lai, quickly transform into a knife and cut down some of these grasses and bamboos. Qi Qing, absorb the garbage that Wu Lai created into your space."

"Then what will you do? Supervise the work?" Wu Lai retorted defiantly.

"I make plans, can you? If not, get to work." You're still a long way off compared to me!

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the courtyard was more than half tidied up. Huan Yuechu showed a satisfied expression, thinking that she would need help, otherwise she would have to spend most of the day tidying up.

It took me a week, running around to various building materials markets, to finally get all the furniture and furniture in the inn replaced, and to clean all the rooms. But of the 100,000 yuan I had earned, I only had 5,000 yuan left after buying the materials.

It seems the mysterious man was right; he wasn't lying about me supporting the inn. After all, this inn is a trap. An ordinary person would be lucky to survive! Who could afford to support it? He's really got a plan.

Life is generally moving in a positive direction, and tomorrow is the agreed-upon time to pick up the signboard! Everything needed for the inn's opening is ready, and I'm a little excited.

Looking at the repaired yard, a sense of pride welled up inside me. "Qiqing, Wulai, we're about to have a home! A home that belongs to the three of us." It feels so good to have friends now, instead of just being alone before.

"Home is where the master is." Qiqing said with a proud little expression, flying in the air and swaying her flowers. After a period of recuperation, Qiqing had changed from the shape of a bracelet to the shape of a snow lotus bud.

"What's there to be proud of? It's just a family." Don't let Wu Lai's nonchalant attitude fool you; he's actually the hardest worker, and despite his arrogant expression, he's happier than anyone else.

Time flies, the sun rises and shines on the earth. I woke up the earliest today, too excited to sleep. I wore all red today, because it's the auspicious day of the opening of the Phantom Inn, so I had to wear red for good luck.

At eight o'clock in the morning, I saw that it was almost time! I went to the old man's shop, knocked on the door, and said, "Grandpa, are you home? I'm here to pick up the signboard." I called for a long time but no one answered.

I thought to myself, "That's strange! Why is nobody here?" I looked up at the sky; it was getting late!

When my neighbor heard someone knocking on the door, she came out to check. I quickly asked, "Sister, do you know where Mr. Zhang went? I came to pick up the plaque, but I knocked for a long time and no one answered."

“Master Zhang went to the hospital! Wait for me a moment. Master Zhang left the key with me. He said someone is coming to pick up the plaque today, so he asked me to open the door.”

"Okay, thank you for your help, sister."

I thought to myself, wasn't he perfectly healthy just last week? Could it be that this old man went to the hospital to visit a patient? But that doesn't make sense! I arrived quite early, and waited until now so as not to disturb him. Could it be Grandma Li…?

Suddenly, my thoughts were interrupted. "Young lady, the plaque you wanted is over there. Do you need someone to take it back for you?" The woman next door opened the door with her key and pointed to the plaque covered with a red cloth.

"Thank you, ma'am. I can carry it back myself." I hugged the plaque to my arms, tested its weight, and found it wasn't too heavy; I could carry it back by myself.

As I left, I was a little worried about the old man and wanted to ask him some questions. "Sister, do you know why Mr. Zhang went to the hospital?"

"As people get older, it's inevitable that they'll have some minor aches and pains," the older sister explained, seeing that I was genuinely worried about the old man.

It's good that you're alright. It seems I was overthinking it!

"Thank you, ma'am. I'll be going now!"